Scottsdale’s free Green Building Lecture Series – Growing Your Own Food

Come join in the conversation and be inspired to grow as urban gardeners share the benefits and how-tos of growing your own healthy food, herbs, edible flowers and fruit trees in our desert environment. Learn about our planting and harvesting seasons, as well as the importance of seed saving. Hear the latest news about ancient grains. Includes a lively, interactive …

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Queen Creek’s “Smart” Irrigation Controllers

How smart is your irrigation controller? Chances are the answer is not too smart. A new generation of products are available that will automatically adjust your irrigation schedule based on actual site and weather conditions. These controllers can prevent irrigation when it rains, apply more water to your landscape during unexpected hot and dry spells and automatically adjust watering to …

Glendale’s Free Landscape Class: Desert Plant Survival: A Beginner’s Guide

Getting plants to thrive in the low desert takes more than luck; it takes proper plant selection, installation, watering, and maintenance. Jo Miller, Landscape Designer, will cover the basics on how to create a hardy, healthy, and harmonious landscape. REGISTER AT: 623-930-3760 or greenliving@glendaleaz.com ADDITIONAL INFO AT: GlendaleAZ.com/WaterConservation/classesandeducation.cfm Sponsored by the City of Glendale Water Services Department – Conservation and …

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Mesa Landscape Classes: Citrus

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This is a favorite topic in the valley. We will discuss the proper care, irrigation, fertilization and pruning for healthy citrus trees. We will also discuss different citrus fruit types and the citrus harvesting calendar. Arizona Master Gardeners are university-trained volunteers who serve as community educators. They work with the University of Arizona providing research based information on environmentally responsible …

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Queen Creek’s Color Your World

It can be challenging to garden and landscape here in the Sonoran Desert. The rules are different and the plants you grew “back home” just aren’t happy here.  Learn how to use desert-adapted plants that are “happy” in our heavy, alkaline soil to design a colorful and fragrant extension of your living space. The Town of Queen Creek offers free …

Mesa Landscape Classes: Plant Propagation and Pruning

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Leave the hedge trimmers in the shed because we'll discuss how keep plants looking natural as well as tidy with natural pruning. We will also talk about propagating plants, from both seeds and cuttings. Arizona Master Gardeners are university-trained volunteers who serve as community educators. They work with the University of Arizona providing research based information on environmentally responsible gardening …

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Queen Creek’s Right Plant, Right Place

Some plants do better in our desert environment than others.  To keep your yard looking its best, learn how to select and care for plants that thrive well in our desert conditions. The Town of Queen Creek offers free workshops and classes to help you reduce your water use. All workshops/classes are free of charge to Town of Queen Creek …

Mesa Landscape Classes: Gardening 101

If you’ve been thinking about planting a garden but weren’t sure where to begin, this “Garden Like a Pro” series, Kaylee Colter, registered landscape architect and native Arizonan, is here to help you start your garden off on the right foot. Learn about gardening essentials such as choosing the best location for planting, preparing for your in-ground garden or raised bed, …

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Chandler’s Free Workshop: Water 101

Learn where your water comes from, how it gets here, how we use it, and where it goes. Find out how Chandler is planning for our future and how water conservation can help.   The class is free but you must register online at https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/water/water-conservation/education-and-resources/landscaping-and-irrigation-workshops

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Queen Creek’s DIY Drip Irrigation System Design & Installation

If you are thinking about putting in a new drip irrigation system or modifying an existing one, this class can help you learn what to look for and the questions to ask before you make the investment. Learn techniques for cutting pipe, inserting emitters, and connecting parts and pieces. Whether you plan on doing it yourself or hiring a professional, …

Glendale’s Free Landscape Class: Irrigation Repair and Maintenance

Learn the basics about your landscape watering system, including drip, bubblers, and sprinklers. Johnathan Manning, Certified Arborist and Nurseryman, will provide a basic overview of how to design irrigation systems, troubleshoot problems, and repair common leaks. REGISTER AT: 623-930-3760 or greenliving@glendaleaz.com ADDITIONAL INFO AT: GlendaleAZ.com/WaterConservation/classesandeducation.cfm Sponsored by the City of Glendale Water Services Department – Conservation and Sustainable Living Division

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